Tubercular tubo-ovarian cystic mass mimicking acute appendicitis: a case report
2011
Case of Tubercular Cyst Mimicking Appendicitis
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Akbulut Sami, Arikanoglu Zulfu, Basbug Murat
Primary Institution: Department of Surgery, Diyarbakir Education and Research Hospital, Diyarbakir, Turkey
Conclusion
Genital tuberculosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of right lower quadrant pain in women who live in tuberculosis-endemic regions.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with symptoms consistent with appendicitis but had a cystic mass instead.
- Histopathological examination revealed a granuloma with caseating necrosis.
- The patient was treated with anti-tuberculosis therapy for six months.
Takeaway
A 17-year-old girl had a cyst that looked like appendicitis, but it was actually caused by tuberculosis. After treatment, she got better.
Methodology
The patient underwent laparotomy where a cystic mass was excised, and histopathological examination confirmed tuberculosis.
Limitations
No microbiological evaluation was performed during surgery.
Participant Demographics
17-year-old single Turkish woman.
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